Topics related to the ownership, maintenance, equipping, operation, and riding of the R1200R.
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by VanDan » Mon Jan 14, 2013 6:50 pm
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by Lost Rider » Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:06 pm
That looks really sweet! Especially with the white stripes on it.
Love the black headers too.
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by mogu83 » Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:11 pm
You only live once -- go for it.
I had the same problem going for the Parabellum. Now after having it for over four seasons I'm glad I went for it. It has added an extra level of enjoyment to an otherwise great machine.
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by sandycruz » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:13 pm
Makes the Classic even more classic!
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by SF_Hooligan » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:21 pm
Nice! I've thought about that thing for my bike more than once. You gotta fill us in on how the noise/turbulence is with that thing.
Also, every time I see your bike I want to powder coat my rims black. But that'd require washing it and not riding it for a bit. Oh well.
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by scooterme » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:24 pm
Beautiful ride.
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by websterize » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:26 pm
Very nice. Have you considered removing the amber reflectors on the forks?
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by tiPirate » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:39 pm
That's a great looking fairing/windscreen. Looks stock!
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by VanDan » Mon Jan 14, 2013 8:43 pm
websterize wrote: Very nice. Have you considered removing the amber reflectors on the forks?
Bike is in storage for the next couple months but it will be done before it goes back on the road.
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by SF_Hooligan » Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:00 pm
VanDan wrote: websterize wrote: Very nice. Have you considered removing the amber reflectors on the forks?
Bike is in storage for the next couple months but it will be done before it goes back on the road.
I guess we won't be getting a report on noise levels any time soon then. Damn.
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by omg1010 » Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:39 am
Great stuff!
About the noise I would suspect there won't be much (notice on the front the little gap between the fairing and the screen ...).
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by hjsbmw » Tue Jan 15, 2013 12:04 pm
Looks great. IMHO, this is the best looking option for the R12R among all the other windshields. Makes it look less like a dad bike, and vanity was never cheap. If it is functional too then you have a winner. And yes, you only live once.
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by Woland » Tue Jan 15, 2013 12:46 pm
It looks great, only after market screen I think actually looks good on the bike. Thank god it's as pricey as it is or I would be sorely tempted
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by ammolab » Tue Jan 15, 2013 3:46 pm
What is the finish on the header pipes? Did it go over the Chrome?
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by VanDan » Tue Jan 15, 2013 4:04 pm
ammolab wrote: What is the finish on the header pipes? Did it go over the Chrome?
The headers are ceramic coated which is able to handle the heat. Goes overtop of the chrome.
Works great and not that expensive.
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Dan
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by Rapid Dog » Wed Jan 16, 2013 5:16 pm
...nice, $800 bones, does that include the screen too?
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by atractaspis » Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:37 pm
VanDan wrote: ammolab wrote: What is the finish on the header pipes? Did it go over the Chrome?
The headers are ceramic coated which is able to handle the heat. Goes overtop of the chrome.
Works great and not that expensive.
Cheers,
Dan
Where did you get the ceramic coating for the header pipes? About how much did it cost. Really like the look!
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by VanDan » Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:42 pm
Had them done locally here in Vancouver, Canada. Was about $150 if I recall correctly.
atractaspis wrote: VanDan wrote: ammolab wrote: What is the finish on the header pipes? Did it go over the Chrome?
The headers are ceramic coated which is able to handle the heat. Goes overtop of the chrome.
Works great and not that expensive.
Cheers,
Dan
Where did you get the ceramic coating for the header pipes? About how much did it cost. Really like the look!
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by VanDan » Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:44 pm
Had them done locally here in Vancouver, Canada. Was about $150 if I recall correctly.
atractaspis wrote: VanDan wrote: ammolab wrote: What is the finish on the header pipes? Did it go over the Chrome?
The headers are ceramic coated which is able to handle the heat. Goes overtop of the chrome.
Works great and not that expensive.
Cheers,
Dan
Where did you get the ceramic coating for the header pipes? About how much did it cost. Really like the look!
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VanDan on Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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by Karamazov » Thu Jan 17, 2013 5:25 pm
Where did you get the ceramic coating for the header pipes? About how much did it cost. Really like the look!
Jet Hot is a popular choice, if you're unable to find someone locally.
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